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Case Studies
WSP's Innovative Structural Solutions for One Blackfriars Tower
Overview
WSP's Innovative Structural Solutions for One Blackfriars TowerBentley |
Networks & Connectivity - Routers & Bridges Sensors - GPS | |
Buildings Cement | |
Maintenance Product Research & Development | |
Building Automation & Control Structural Health Monitoring | |
System Integration Testing & Certification | |
Operational Impact
The use of Bentley’s RAM software and MicroStation allowed WSP to overcome the complex challenges of the One Blackfriars project. The software enabled the team to design a temporary three-story, steel-framed facility, optimize the column configuration, and design thin, post-tensioned concrete floor slabs. The interoperability of Bentley technology facilitated collaboration and streamlined workflows, saving time and improving efficiency. The software also allowed the team to push the limits of structural design, providing innovative solutions for each bespoke room and floor. As a result, WSP was able to deliver an iconic landmark for London. | |
Quantitative Benefit
RAM Concept optimized optioneering to achieve a cost-effective structural solution within a short time period, saving the equivalent of five additional floor plates. | |
Bentley’s 3D technology coordinated modeling and streamlined workflows to save 50 percent in design time. | |
Bentley applications’ interoperability combined temporary and permanent works, increasing efficiency and reducing construction time. | |